The operating system at organization-defined information system components must load and execute organization-defined applications from hardware-enforced, read-only media.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRG-OS-000188-NA | SRG-OS-000188-NA | SRG-OS-000188-NA_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Use of non-modifiable storage ensures the integrity of the software program from the point of creation of the read-only image. Organizations may require the information system to load specified applications from hardware enforced read-only media. Hardware-enforced, read-only media includes CD-R/DVD-R disk drives. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-02-05 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-SRG-OS-000188-NA_chk ) |
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| RHEL6 cannot support this requirement without assistance from an external application, policy, or service. This requirement is NA. |
| Fix Text (F-SRG-OS-000188-NA_fix) |
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| This requirement is NA. No fix is required. |